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Meltner Family History

Meltner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meltzer, Zeltner, Keltner, Miltner, Feltner, Neltner, Weltner

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Where is the Meltner family from?

You can see how Meltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meltner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meltner families living in Indiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Meltner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Meltner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Meltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meltner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Meltner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Meltner. For the veterans among your Meltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meltner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Meltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meltner in 1964 was 63, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meltner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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